The building is conceived to stand alone, and to stand out and above the conventional retail architecture of commercial sites. Most prominent in the Sportium concept are the ingredients of luminosity and fluidity.
The third level of modulation is constituted by the floor furniture system designed in an identical language of tubular sections and metal grills, with these being complemented by white lacquered showcases that feature and highlight eyewear and electronic merchandise. The building is conceived to stand alone, and to stand out and above the conventional retail architecture of commercial sites. The exterior texture, the insulation core, wiring conduits, and openings for windows and doors are pre-calculated and incorporated into the panels during the moulding operation.
Sportium Prototype/St-Hubert The spatial and material attributes of Sportium stem from the sporting mindset, that of stadiums, sports fields, and athletes aiming for the podium. At this time, the principal clients of the firm are retail businesses that require distinctive large format spaces. New materials and construction methods are explored on a continual basis to generate the prototype concepts. Sportium game is thrilling and entertaining.
The central atrium and large corner windows allow daylight to inundate the interior while allowing the interior to resonate outside at night. Jonathan Conrath, Gary Conrath, Nehad Kamel, STA architectes, A Pomerleau struct eng, Garceau-Gallant E-M eng, Richard Belisle landscape, conc panels:Armtec, flooring:Forbo & Johnsonite, ON-LIGHT & Visionnering, furniture:SFS & Busch, Nuovo Liceo Scientifico A.M. Enriques Agnoletti a Sesto Fiorentino (FI), IL MURO DI FONDO DEL TEMPIO E DEL FORO DELLA PACE, “ Don't sorry Buddha ”Institute of Meat Art, Residenza Sanitaria Assistita "Casa Amica", Camerino.
Ever conscious of the highest level of service, the personnel of Sportium are chosen for their sporting knowledge and their present or past involvement in professional sports. In spatial terms, the modulation of the building is determined by the basic display fixture and perimeter circulation that when multiplied establish the structural axis of 10454mm by 98425mm. The 20,000 square foot upper mezzanine contains the disciplines of hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball, bodybuilding and yoga. Careful consideration was given to the balance of natural illumination and led lighting to ensure visual comfort and a positive spatial experience through the brightest and darkest months of the Canadian climate.
Together these floorplates combine to offer the largest of sport stores in Canada.
The prototype is devised to achieve a high level of constructive performance allowing Sportium to rapidly establish itself as a dominant retail force throughout the pre-eminent Canadian zones of Québec and Ontario. Full height concrete panels weighing thirty thousand pounds are mechanically connected to the steel structure. Exciting football action! Crowned with a projecting roof canopy, the forty foot high central atrium clearly signifies the building entrance and is prominent both from outside and within.
Through the design process, prototype concepts define the marketing vision for interior and exterior of the buildings created. The sandblast treatment creating the interior finish completes the fabrication process. Sportium del Valle by RIMA Arquitectura. The building methodology is that of prefabrication with the principal elements factory built and delivered to the site for assembly and installation. The building methodology is that of prefabrication with the principal elements factory built and delivered to the site for assembly and installation.
The building is conceived to stand alone, and to stand out and above the conventional retail architecture of commercial sites.
The notions of performance and efficiency, much sought after in the world of sports, are thus a true component of the Sportium architectural equation. The metal components of this system are fabricated and assembled using methods and technology kindred to that of the primary building structure, producing a conceptually coherent design both visually and physically. The disciplines of cycling in summer and cross country skiing in winter are found on the 50,000 square foot main floor. architecture on designboom surveys the contemporary condition of the built environment, showcasing a range of innovative projects. Ever conscious of the highest level of service, the personnel of Sportium are chosen for their sporting knowledge and their present or past involvement in professional sports.
The flooring materials of gray and white subtly alternate to contribute an effect of light and shadow all while referencing the linear markings of sports fields and courts.
Sportium Prototype/St-Hubert The efficient nature of prefabrication greatly reduces construction costs and building erection time.